Fishing at Reservoir Six, Forsyth County, Georgia

• Overview

  The Forsyth County end of Georgia holds Reservoir Six. It lies 1,191 feet above sea level. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is high ground by Georgia standards. Cumming sits 6.7 miles from the bank. Dawsonville follows at 9.3 miles, then Flowery Branch at 12 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Six

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include green sunfish, snail bullhead and blackbanded darter. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. Reservoir Six gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 77°F and January near 40°F on the long-run figures. Winter is the comfortable season here rather than the difficult one. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. It holds true on Reservoir Six more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Reservoir Four at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Reservoir Six are worth checking on the day.